An Italian bronze figure of the Medici Venus, after the antique, circa 1700, Florence

Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, March 2, 1974, lot 71

Surface abrasions, scratches, and minor dents throughout. Some patchy remnants of black lacquer. Surface dry in some areas. Small unpatinated patches under both arms. Minor casting flaws, including to proper right ankle, back of proper left thigh, backs of knees, beneath buttocks, proper left side of abdomen, proper right breast. Minor pitting. Each upper arm with visible seam from facture. Some lead plugs, including to back of proper left knee and proper right side of proper right thigh. Bronze is wobbly on base, probably due to a bent pin for attachment, and would need to be remounted. Base with minor chips and abrasions, especially to top under bronze from movement.
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